Warehouse General Associate

Ryder • Etna Township, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is immediately hiring a permanent, full-time Warehouse Associate to support its facility in Etna, Ohio. The role handles consumer goods and products in a warehouse fulfillment environment. Associates may learn to operate powered industrial equipment, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks. The position pays $17.00 per hour, with weekly pay and paid on-the-job training. Safety gear is provided, and safety is emphasized as the first priority. Some positions may require additional screening, which can include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks and a road test, or customer badging and background requirements.

Requirements

• Six months of related warehouse experience required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related warehouse experience preferred.
• Learn to operate and maintain powered industrial trucks, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks; tasks include changing batteries and recognizing common mechanical issues. Intermediate proficiency is required.
• Powered industrial truck certification.
• Ability to read and perform basic mathematics in English for safety, work instructions, policies, and related purposes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Ability to input data into the warehouse management system (WMS).
• Ability to work overtime as assigned.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships across all organizational levels, including peers, work groups, customers, and supervisors.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and self-motivation to perform in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask; highly organized with excellent time-management skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up practices.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of related warehouse experience.
• Intermediate ability to operate manual and/or automated warehouse or manufacturing equipment, such as a packaging line.

Responsibilities

• Package, kit, and/or assemble orders and materials.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers, ensuring scanning is completed correctly.
• Help train dock employees on new procedures.
• Ensure the facility is secure at the end of the shift; investigate and resolve scanning issues and housekeeping matters.
• Perform picking and packing duties.
• Check for evidence of product or container damage.
• Perform assigned tasks according to location policies and procedures, including handling materials within associated logical transactions.
• Perform material moves with required physical and logical transactions.
• Participate in workgroup and team activities to support self-improvement and improve warehouse operations and related business functions.
• Perform housekeeping duties in the assigned area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting at 30 days.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee stock discount of 15%.
• Employee discounts on tools, cars, hotels, electronics and appliances, cell phones, travel, and more.
• Safety gear provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED